Kobe’s Rookie Year Shoes! Adidas Top Ten 2000: Still a Beast

#kobebryant #adidas #sneakers
In this video we talk about the on-court performance of Kobe’s rookie year shoes with Adidas: the Top Ten 2000.
Adidas brought back this shoe in its original setup, which is minimal in today’s standard but still works perfectly fine. The cushioning and support are both decent, and mimicking the shape and movement of Kobe’s feet - these have an amazing and slightly elevated court feel. The traction also performs well on both clean and dusty courts, pretty squeaky too. With the fit, I chose to go down a half size from my true size like for many other Adidas basketball shoes, and that’s what I would recommend for most people. Stability, torsional support and lockdown are all great from my experience.
27 years later, the Adidas Top Ten 2000 is still a beast on the hardwood. In terms of playability other than collection purposes, they are also much better than shoes like the Crazy 1, or “The Kobe” for example.
Let me know your thoughts on the Top Ten 2000 in the comments!
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[@TommyLiu4]

Where would you rank these among all the other shoes that Kobe has worn before he signed with Nike?

[@suzielee2201]

1st crazy 8 or KB 8 2nd crazy 1 or kobe 1 3rd crazy 97 4th top 10

[@dunkkid23]

That “face logo” is the Adidas “Feet you wear” logo. It was apart of the Adidas Equipment system that they utilized throughout the mid 90s to the early 00s. These and the Adidas Real Deal are among my all time favorites for performance basketball sneakers. Good review and thanks for the content.

[@TommyLiu4]

👌👍 Thank you!!

[@seouleshoes]

This shoe was definitely ahead of it's time. Crazy that this was comfier than a good amount of Adidas hoop shoe models throughout the 2000s pre Bounce/Boost in the 2010s.

[@mikem4362]

I remember when I was a kid during the 90s that these shoes are awesome! Along with the air max, penny, jordan 11s. Wooooh! I'd buy a pair this year since it's nostalgic for me.

[@Bogartu_Kun]

This is really one of the iconic adidas shoe in Kobe Line. Seems like this cant be a guard shoe. Inputs given on this shoe is higly appreciate Tommy. Best Wishes to your channel this really helps us decide which hoop shoe to buy amateur or professional wise 😊🙏

[@TommyLiu4]

👍 Right maybe not for fast guards who typically require a lightweight and more breathable shoe. Thank you! Appreciate you watching 🙏

[@metak81spb]

I had a lot of ankle injuries while playing basket back then until I bought my first adidas top ten 2000. ‘Feet you wear’ is not just a logo but indeed a technology. Since then I haven’t have injury and I am still playing recreational; in them of course - my 3rd pair. I am usually quite critical person but I must acknowledged these shoes.

[@seanhuynh5184]

played in these when they first came out, and just got another pair. They still hoop!

[@rickyocampo1798]

Iconic shoe for the one of the greatest player of basketball 👍RIP KOBE🙏

[@bball3048mm]

Let's not forget Jermaine wore those as well and Tracy McGrady wore those during the summer of 96 when he wore the jersey #175 at the Adidas ABCD camp where he made his name there.

[@danimalman3]

These were ahead of their time because they were the first to have some sort of outsole curvature. The kyrie 2 is the one popularized it but these had it way before then. If you look at the campaign for these you'll see that adidas was aiming for that when these came out

[@JC-se8mi]

FEET YOU WEAR - The outsole shape/technology was also used in their running and cross-training line in addition to the KB1 and KB2. Good memories of getting them on sale (in addition to an employee discount) for my kid brother when I worked at Sports Authority.

[@TommyLiu4]

👌👌 Thank you! This concept works pretty well I gotta say, served its purpose at least.

[@pixel6878]

That's the "feet you wear" logo when adidas had shoes with that pattern on the bottom of the shoes for basketball back in the day, making it seem like the shoes are like feet. I think my buddy had these in 97, gr 11 basketball team. Lol

[@TommyLiu4]

Got it, makes sense. I looked it up later on and it was funny cause I thought it was like a smiley face or something the whole time lol

[@HechanovaArkitektura]

If this shoe was made in this era, it would still stand out against its competitors. In my opinion, it's still a better-looking shoe than most of the shoes of this generation.

[@page1_cs]

Like that you wore retro adidas socks 😅 But with the shoe, not a fan of bulky shoes. So it's a pass for me. But good quick review again! 👍

[@TommyLiu4]

👌🙏 Thank you!!

[@chrisworland7754]

The face logo is for the adidss feet you wear system which is meant to mimic the human foot on the midsole and places targeted traction pods or sections where most contact is made during play

[@aqueeda8763]

Great content as always

[@TommyLiu4]

Thank you!

[@MF_CJay]

I copped and hopped in these 3 months ago when they dropped. They are just replacements until I can restock on the Crazy 8s whenever they release

[@amp.Cimbom]

The price is actually lower than thought when I first saw this shoe. And just from the looks, it also looks like it has good performance with the traction pattern. I’m a big Kobe fan but I have to say that I don’t really like the look of these shoes😅. They look pretty chunky and heavy but I prefer more lightweight and breathable shoes. Good video tho 🔥

[@TommyLiu4]

Thank you! Right definitely a chunky looking shoe. I was really surprised by its performance overall though 😃

[@giannanataliacherishdelacr1453]

Good day sir, I love Kobe shoes,GOD BLESS sir 🙏♥️

[@ksmitts8174]

That’s the “feet you wear” symbol. There’s a really good explanation on the wear testers channel

[@Korean_Jesus]

Still have mines. Comfortable, light, does the job.

[@TommyLiu4]

👍

[@Korean_Jesus]

@@TommyLiu4 jw, I have the color black with red stitching and adidas. Cant find any info on them. Are they're rare color scheme or limited? Got these back in 2008

[@TommyLiu4]

@@Korean_Jesus Oh nice. Not sure really, might be then!

[@zomgitsgabe1687]

Love when you do retro shoes! 😍👍

[@TommyLiu4]

Thank you! 🙏❤️

[@renzsamson8485]

Nice content men. Do more pls

[@TommyLiu4]

Thanks man!!

[@andrewsantos3283]

Hopefully adidas will retro the KB8III love that shoe

[@babamawe5862]

Still waiting for a restomod of the REAL DEAL 1 in their original CWs (ANTOINE WALKER'S shoe) those were real bad boys back in the day.

[@samlee458]

an iconic shoe 👌🏻

[@gavinmarsh7725]

I used to hoop in these once upon a time. My feet have never hurt more than when I wore these chunky boys.

[@Wladislav]

Still a good-looking sneaker!

[@Chavanun555]

In my country we call the kobe 1 the "Ironer" cause it does look like the iron u used for your clothes

[@TommyLiu4]

😆😆😆

[@jaysontan3062]

Is there anybody knows where to find this shoes here in the phils?thanks

[@saulisaiasjuarezchavarria9126]

the top 10 is very wide like the dame 8?

[@herbertarthursantos4043]

Bro do the crazy 97 eqt nxt pls.

[@unlike....]

Where can I get this

[@havadd]

when retroed years back I thought the cushion was severely minimal like a minimalist shoe could feel everything under your foot almost no cushion for impact protection just enough to protect feet from scrapes if went barefoot would have

[@havadd]

otherwise I remember when first came out I thought was cool maybe adiprene if used then was better cushion

[@TommyLiu4]

Yeah that’s true, would have been interesting if they used like a Bounce or even Boost on the newest release. I thought they were okay though, designed to feel just like you’re playing on your bare feet but it’s not like a super stiff landing either.

[@havadd]

@@TommyLiu4 will try on again if see them

[@Eminem200FBI]

Where did you get those my friend? I cant find them on the internet, it would be lovely owning a part of history

[@TommyLiu4]

These I bought from Footlocker. From what I heard the release is kinda all over the place around different regions. So it depends on where you are, I might not be able to provide much help sorry 😔

[@ivanmamuyac]

I wish they brought back the orange ones that Iman Shumpert wore in the Knicks.

[@TommyLiu4]

Oh those would be nice for sure!! He wore them against the Lakers right?

[@Domgtz03]

wear testers did say the logo is a feat you wear

[@TommyLiu4]

right, I legit thought it was a face the whole time… 😂😂

[@rupeshow]

Logo is "Freddy the Foot"

[@darwinmoresco7724]

Is the cushion and impact protection is okay? Stepping comfort inside the shoes?

[@TommyLiu4]

Good comfort, feels nice inside. 😃 There isn’t much impact protection but overall very comfortable to me.

[@GrifterTheBoyIdiot]

​@@TommyLiu4 yo do they increase height

[@SFCHEN-qg8bn]

kobe's head...the logo

[@PsychoticSmith]

True to size?

[@bernabedeguzman7812]

Where can I buy this Shoe, i am here in canada.

[@TommyLiu4]

Footlocker & Adidas had them for a while, but probably all gone by now.

[@KayKay-tw5ql]

The foot symbol means “ Feet you wear “

[@themadvillain6199]

i got wide feet so should i go tt or half up?

[@TommyLiu4]

TTS should be good, no need to size up in my opinion.

[@Cadv-gw1xt]

Have you tried converse all star pro bb?

[@TommyLiu4]

Yup which one? BB Shift or Prototype? I have a video on both 😃 Both are great performers too.

[@Cadv-gw1xt]

@@TommyLiu4 The ones with the drop in midsole, I think they released in 2019 or 2020

[@TommyLiu4]

@@Cadv-gw1xt oh not those early ones sorry, don’t have them

[@syedtayyabalibukhari3136]

Price??

[@TommyLiu4]

$140 USD

[@MrOlivermarketing]

This shoes are the Only ones help me with my ankles

[@GrifterTheBoyIdiot]

Do these shoes increase height?

[@TommyLiu4]

Just a little bit

[@1345CFA]

4:05 i almost cope this yesterday but i dont like the rear look so i changed my mind😂

[@bugginout23]

Feet u wear!

[@SY-kf1nt]

That symbol on the toe should be something related to 天足.

[@TommyLiu4]

👌🙏

[@mohsenslim4395]

That s Feet you wear logo

[@TommyLiu4]

👌🙏 Thanks!

[@animeweeb5755]

Does he respond

[@TommyLiu4]

hi

[@abscerrafon]

That logo is kobe logo in adidas

[@alfon_spet2802]

feet you wear logo